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Dear Friends,

You may have noticed that I have not been posting much lately. It's been a rough few weeks. Apart from being taken to the ER (twice) a week ago, my platelets are at its lowest at 23. I've also been suffering with acid reflux due to stress and also found out that I have a mild bulge on my spine causing me occassional pain. I can't write that well these days, as I am still trying to understand or make sense of what's going on with my life. It's been so hard to concentrate on school while going through all these health issues, and I am hoping that I'll surpass all these challenges with the help of God and the support of family and friends.

Next month, I'll be joining a clinical trial for my aplastic anemia (AA). It's been a seat and wait for a few years with my AA but this time, my doctor and I have decided that it is time to confront it. I've been living with AA since I was 27 years old, and I do ask for your support and prayers as I begin this journey to get well. My confidence and courage are battered, and I need every ounce of support and encouragement these days.

I am scared of what is to come. I am scared of the pain. I am scared of losing my sense of self. I am scared of so many things.

I am a work in progress, and I know that God will be with me each step I take.

I've been reading about Aplastic Anemia from the first time I knew you're suffering from it. Know that you are in my prayers Kayni. I wish I could be there to hold your hand or hug you as you go through this.

It's hard to imagine what you're going through but what I can do is pray for you. Collectively along with others, I have included you in my prayers already when I went to St. Joseph's Oratory in Montreal, a place where people from all over travel to pray for health reasons.

Kayni, I'm playing catch up so I'm just now reading what is going on with you. You will be in my thoughts and prayers. May God surround you with His love and bring comfort, peace and complete healing to you! Take care of yourself and know you are loved. *hugs* Candace